Tenderfoot Rank Advancement. This is the Scout’s first experience with a Board of Review. The Board of Review should try to gain a sense of how the Scout is fitting in to the Troop, and the Scout’s level of enjoyment of the Troop and Patrol activities. Encourage advancement to 2nd Class.
What is the Scout board of review?
The board of review is a chance for adults to talk with the Scout about what he’s done, what he’s learned, how has it helped him in his advancement and how he’s enjoying the program. It’s an essential part of the Boy Scouting experience, and it’s required for every rank from Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout.
What happens after Eagle board of Review?
After the board of review is passed, the application goes back to the local council for the Scout executive’s signature. (This has to be one of the coolest parts of a Scout executive’s job!) The Scout executive signs the application and then enters it into the BSA system to send to the National Advancement Team.
Do parents attend Eagle Scout board of review?
For all ranks (except Eagle), the Board of Review consists of three to six members of the Troop Committee. The Troop Advancement Chairperson typically acts as the chairperson of the Board of Review. The Scout and parents have no part in selecting any board of review members.
What should I wear to an Eagle board of Review?
Be sure all your insignia are in the correct places. Wear a complete class “A” uniform. If you do not have a complete uniform, talk with your Scoutmaster about how you might obtain the missing pieces. Wear your merit badge sash, even if you have not received all 21 of the merit badge patches.
What should I wear to an Eagle Board of Review?
Who can not be on the Eagle Scout Board of Review?
Relatives or guardians may not serve as members of a Scout’s Board of Review. Unit leaders (Scoutmaster, Assistant Scoutmasters) may not participate in a Board of Review. The Boy Scouts of America has placed the Eagle Scout board of review in the hands of either the troop, district, or council committee responsible for advancement.
How often should a scout sit for a Board of Review?
Ideally, a Scout should sit for a board of review every six months, whether he is advancing or not. The most common type of board of review is for advancement. By making a board of review a requirement of advancement, a Scout will have at least one opportunity at each rank level to review his progress in Scouting.
Can a scout be denied a Board of Review for uniform?
“They can be in Scout uniform if they have the complete uniform or as complete as possible. They can also be neat in appearance. So a board of review should not be denied because the Scout is not in uniform.”
How does the Scout board decide when to rank a scout?
When all board members have asked their questions, the Scout is asked to leave the room. The board members then decide if the Scout is ready for the next rank; the board’s decision must be unanimous.
